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affirmer

to affirm

verb ah-feer-MEH Less Common
Communication Speech

Origin: Latin 'affirmare' (to strengthen, assert)

Also means

to assert

Usage Note

Affirmer is a regular -er verb used to state something confidently or assert a fact. S'affirmer (the reflexive form) means 'to assert oneself' or 'to establish one's identity', which is common in discussions of personal development. It is more formal than dire when stressing conviction.

Examples

"Elle affirme avoir raison."

Natural Translation

She affirms that she is right.

Literal Translation

She affirms to have right.

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